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  • Venue @sohoplace Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 8 November 2025
  • Running time 1 hour 15 minutes (no interval)
  • Age guidelines 12+

Book tickets to Every Brilliant Thing, the heartwarming new play starring Minnie Driver at @SohoPlace in London’s West End.

Get ready to witness the critically acclaimed, globally adored one-person play Every Brilliant Thing, in its West End premiere at @SohoPlace.

This profound and uplifting production now stars Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting; The Riches).

What Is Every Brilliant Thing About?

You’re seven years old. Your mum is in hospital. Your dad says she’s “done something stupid.” To cheer her up, you start a list of all the brilliant things in life worth living for. From ice cream to laughing so hard you shoot milk through your nose, the list grows and follows the narrator into adulthood, reminding them – and the audience – of the power of small joys.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss Every Brilliant Thing

  • Starring Hollywood actress Minnie Driver, in her distinct take on the moving, comedic, and deeply resonant script.
  • International Sensation: Performed in over 80 countries, Every Brilliant Thing has captivated audiences worldwide and was adapted into a successful HBO film.
  • Award-Winning Creatives: Directed by the acclaimed Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan, and featuring design by Vicki Mortimer, lighting by Jack Knowles, and sound by Tom Gibbons.

Don’t miss out on this touching, life-affirming play – book your tickets now

You’re seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy. You start a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for. You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling.

A child attempts to ease their mother’s depression by creating a list of all the best things in the world. Through adulthood, as the list grows, they learn the deep significance it has on their own life. Every Brilliant Thing is a comedy about the lengths we will go for those we love.

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Every Brilliant Thing?

Starring Minnie Driver

Who are the creative team of Every Brilliant Thing?

Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan.
Every Brilliant Thing is designed by Vicki Mortimer with lighting design by Jack Knowles, sound design by Tom Gibbons and casting by Jessica Ronane CDG.

Important Notes

Photos: Photos of previous casts

Access Performances: Captioned performance – Saturday 18 October, 7.30pm (Minnie Driver); Audio Described performance -Thursday 6 November, 7.30pm (Minnie Driver)

Venue Information

@sohoplace Theatre , 4 Soho Place, London, W1D 3BG

Nearest Tube or Train: Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square

Nearest Buses: 1, N1, N171, 14, 176, 8, 98

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Critics' reviews of Every Brilliant Thing

★★★★ "The play gleams with hope. It is a truly brilliant thing" - TimeOut

★★★★ "Fascinating Lenny Henry brilliantly works the crowd" - The Evening Standard

★★★★ "This is a brilliant addition to the West End landscape" - The i Paper

★★★★ "Lenny Henry owns the part" - The Stage

Also see: Every Brilliant Thing Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Every Brilliant Thing is playing at the @sohoplace Theatre in London
The running time of Every Brilliant Thing is 1 hour 15 minutes (no interval)
The age recommendations for Every Brilliant Thing are: 12+
Yes, Every Brilliant Thing has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
No, sorry, Every Brilliant Thing has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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